Job type
PermanentLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Audit Risk And ComplianceIndustry
Scientific and R&DPay
£35-45000
Lead Auditor, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, Integrated Management System, IMS, QMS, Hybrid, Research, Bristol
Your new company
Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
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My client is a thriving R&D facility based in the Bristol area – they are offering hybrid working (2 days a week in the office) to an experienced Lead Auditor (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), ideally from the research, engineering or manufacturing sectors on an FTC basis for 12 months initially. (may extend!)
Your new role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning, scheduling, and delivering internal audits across all relevant departments and processes in line with the audit programme.
- Assessing compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards, as well as applicable legislation and internal requirements.
- Identifying non-conformities and opportunities for improvement, supporting root cause analysis and trend/pattern analysis of audit findings.
- Preparing clear, concise audit reports and presenting findings to Heads of Departments and relevant forums (e.g. Quality Council).
- Supporting readiness for, and participation in, external certification and surveillance audits.
- Stakeholder management:
- Building strong relationships with department managers to ensure audits are collaborative, value-added, and promoting awareness of ISO requirements.
- Collaborating closely with the Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental teams to ensure that the integrated management system (ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001) requirements are consistently met, and that best practices are implemented.
- Developing a good understanding of BSI auditors’ expectations to ensure audit readiness and alignment with external audit standards.
- Promoting a positive quality, health & safety, and environmental (QHSE) culture across the organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
- Extensive Lead Internal Auditor experience in research, manufacturing or industrial sectors
- Certified Lead Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001)
- Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement
- Knowledge of Integrated Management Systems (IMS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS), plus standards and legal compliance associated with each.
- Experience conducting on-site audits.
- Ideally, formal training in Integrated Management Systems
- Operate independently with strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, demonstrating excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
What you'll get in return
Salary £35-45000
FTC for 12 months, which could extend for a longer period.Hybrid and flexible working patterns-(2 days a week in the office and 3 from home).
Company paid private medical insurance
Up to 12.5% employer pension contribution,
Genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development
Holidays-25 days pa, plus bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to five extra days
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
